colby

American

[kohl-bee] / ˈkoʊl bi /

noun

(often initial capital letter)

a mild, cheddar-type cheese that is softer and more open in texture than standard cheddar.

Colby British

/ ˈkɒlbɪ /

noun

(sometimes not capital) a type of mild-tasting hard cheese

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Etymology

Origin of colby

First recorded in 1940–45; apparently after a proper name

Example Sentences

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Colby Parkinson, Davis Allen and Terrance Ferguson are other tight ends on the roster.

From Los Angeles Times

Student Colby Wallis,18, tells Newbeat she was "really upset and quite annoyed" after learning the festival was moving outside the UK.

From BBC

Colby has been a fan of Yungblud since 2020, and says she was ecstatic when he won a Grammy for best rock performance earlier this year.

From BBC

Despite the frustration, Colby said she was "incredibly proud" of Yungblud being able to take Bludfest abroad and was happy for those who would get to attend.

From BBC

“It is a common misconception that fentanyl can be absorbed through the skin, but it is not true for casual exposure,” according to Dr. Daniel Colby, co-medical director for the Department of Emergency Medicine at UC Davis Health.

From Los Angeles Times

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